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The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

The Fed Saw a Split Vote In Its Last Meeting. Those Who Favored a Hike Have Come Out To Say Action Is Needed Now

Federal Reserve officials who voted in favor of an interest rate hike this past meeting said action is needed to fend off inflation.

International Business Times

US Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in a Year as Fed Uncertainty and Iran Tensions Loom

U.S. mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in a year, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.66% for the week ending July 30, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey released Thursday.

Benzinga

Gold prices and long-term value: What you should know

Learn what influences gold prices, why gold is often considered a hedge against inflation, and how it can also support short-term financial needs through a gold loan.

The Economic Times

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Nasdaq Futures Rally on Upbeat Amazon Earnings and Chip Stock Strength

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +1.12% this morning as investors continued to pile back into AI-related stocks following upbeat earnings from tech giant Amazon.

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Bitcoin trades near $64K; key support seen at $63,800-$64,000 amid Fed uncertainty

Bitcoin traded near $64,000 on Friday, holding largely steady over the past 24 hours as softer US inflation data offset concerns over the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance. Ethereum slipped 0.93%, while Bitcoin eased 0.10%. Among major altcoins, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin edged lower, whereas BNB, Tron, Hyperliquid and Cardano gained…

The Economic Times

Fed's 'Hawkish Hold' Leaves Wall Street Guessing. Stocks and Bonds Could Pay the Price

New Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has decided to abandon the detailed forward guidance that characterized the Jerome Powell era and emphasize that incoming economic data will determine the central bank's next steps.

International Business Times

Eurozone inflation hits 2.9%: Which countries saw the biggest increases?

Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July, but price pressures varied widely across member states. Here's where inflation accelerated, eased and how markets reacted.

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Euro zone inflation ticks up in July, bolstering rate hike case

Euro zone inflation increased to 2.9% in July, driven by higher oil prices. Underlying inflation also accelerated, indicating broader price pressures are building. The European Central Bank is signaling another interest rate hike is likely soon. Economic growth remains robust, easing concerns about the impact of rate increases. Financial markets…

The Economic Times

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain Amid Cooler June PCE Inflation Data and Slower-Than-Expected Q2 GDP—Apple, Amazon, Coinbase in Focus (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: The ETFs data was updated.)

Benzinga

Global Market: Euro zone, US bond yields log biggest monthly rise since March on Middle East inflation concerns

Euro zone and US bond yields recorded their largest monthly increase since March as Middle East conflict concerns renewed inflation fears. Traders pushed back interest rate cut expectations, with Germany’s 10-year yield rising 28 basis points in July and US 10-year Treasury yields advancing 22.5 basis points despite a Friday…

The Economic Times

Australia’s fuel discount is ending. What does this mean for petrol prices?

Australians are bracing for more pain at the fuel pump, with the federal government set to scrap its fuel excise discount this Sunday.

The Conversation

Global Market: BoE outlines inflation, growth paths under three economic scenarios after holding rates

The Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% and outlined three economic scenarios for the UK, with its central forecast projecting inflation to fall below the 2% target over the medium term as economic growth gradually strengthens.

The Economic Times

Global Market: BOJ keeps rates unchanged, signals readiness for further hikes as yen remains under pressure

The Bank of Japan maintained its key interest rate at 1% on Friday. This decision followed government intervention to support the weakening Japanese yen. The central bank signaled potential future rate increases if inflation risks intensify. Its economic growth forecast for fiscal 2026 was upgraded in a quarterly report. Underlying…

The Economic Times

Gold on track to end four-month slump as investors weigh Fed signals

Gold prices are poised for their first monthly gain in five months. Investors are assessing the impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict on global markets. The Federal Reserve's signals are being parsed for clues on inflation and interest rates. Global gold demand remained steady year-on-year as central banks increased purchases. Other…

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Yen weakens after intervention-led surge ahead of BOJ policy decision

The Japanese yen faced renewed pressure after Tokyo intervened in currency markets. The dollar gained as traders questioned the US Federal Reserve's inflation stance. Japan conducted yen-buying intervention, pulling the currency from four-decade lows. The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady at one percent. Analysts anticipate…

The Economic Times

Korea’s leverage trap has an echo in India

Indian brokers are lending large sums to retail investors, creating systemic risk. Retail investors are borrowing heavily to buy stocks at stretched valuations. This margin debt has ballooned significantly, with new-age brokers aggressively competing. Unlike Korea's AI focus, India's debt supports stocks global investors are avoiding. Policymakers face challenges as…

International Business Times UK

US Mortgage Rates Hit 6.66%, the Highest in a Year, as Oil Prices and Stubborn Inflation Squeeze Buyers

US mortgage rates have surged to a 12-month high, driven by inflation and geopolitical tensions, impacting the housing market and increasing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers.

Kiplinger

Nasdaq Soars 679 Points as Microsoft Pops: Stock Market Today

Surging long-term Treasury yields didn't hold stocks back on Thursday, as Wall Street cheered one Big Tech's blowout earnings report.

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US stocks: US market ends sharply higher, lifted by soaring Microsoft

Wall Street surged on Thursday, led by chip stocks and Microsoft's strong forecast. Microsoft's forecast eased investor concerns about massive artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Other tech giants like Alphabet and Meta faced pressure from significant AI investment costs. The PHLX chip index saw substantial gains, with several companies reporting increases.…

Bangkok Post

All eyes on next Fed meeting

Markets are shifting attention to the September meeting of the Federal Reserve after the US central bank left its interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, with analysts predicting another cut is possible this year.

The Economic Times

The ripple effect of El Nino runs from village fields to corporate boardrooms

A deficient monsoon warning flags many districts at risk across India. Reduced agricultural yields will increase food inflation and rural income pressures. Water scarcity and energy demand will intensify for businesses nationwide. Climate volatility impacts supply chains and operational risks for all sectors. Businesses must integrate climate intelligence for future…

International Business Times

The Dow Lost 1,000 Points In A Day On Thursday. Here's How The Index Has Behaved After Throughout History

Historical data shows that the Dow Jones Industrial Average typically sees little change the day after a 1,000-point selloff, with a median return hovering around flat.

Reason

The Bond Market Is Unhappy With the Federal Reserve's Unwillingness To Fight Inflation

The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond just hit its highest yield level since 2007.

The Independent UK

Why the Bank of England kept interest rates the same and what could happen next

Despite the central bank's primary tool for combating inflation being interest rate hikes, the committee chose to maintain the current level

The Conversation

Americans feel the sting of high prices every day, so why does the Fed need so many ways to measure inflation?

From gas to housing to groceries, consumers can’t escape inflation in their everyday lives. So why can’t policymakers agree on what the data is telling them – and if prices are falling fast enough?

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